Reflecting

3 weeks to go!


Tally of wins:

• First sprint tri! Amazing!
• First open water swim in Coney Island
• Biggest BRICK workout: 1.5 hour bike followed by a 1 hr swim
• Part of Team in Training NYC Tri team raising an astounding 960,000 dollars for blood cancer research
• Throwing an incredible music benefit and working with the ultra-talented, Kill the Alarm band
• Having a party at Walter's bar and catching up with friends

Tally of damages:

• Loss of 2 full toenails
• Surgery on third toenail
• Shin splints
• Leg Bruises - but I can't be sure of their source
• Behind Bruises - bike saddle and thin shorts :(

Inspiration to boot

• Friends of friends with blood cancer - they will be honored at this year's NYC tri!
• Friends with family members coping with blood cancer - honoring them this year!
• Friends who have lost family members to blood cancer - racing to honor them this year!
• Generous donations of friends, family and even some folks I've never met before...

THANK YOU for inspiring me and keeping me going! Only 3 weeks to go! Big 1 mile swim tonight - let's keep up the great momentum! XO

Hey All!

Team Yahoo! is throwing a phenomenal benefit concert to help save lives. 100% of the proceeds go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

Check out some of the sounds from our 4 big acts:

• Jared Evan - amazing, up and coming talent blending a variety of styles; you'll be awed!


• Jean Baylor - from the Grammy-nominated group, Zhane ("Hey, Mr DJ"), Jean has a soulful sound that will inspire you!


• Kill The Alarm - Garen acoustic - I've followed Garen for the last 10 years and every sound, every concert keeps getting better!


• WoodsheLM - fantastic MC - He's sure to entertain!

It's sure to be a great night! The event takes place Next Thursday, June 17th at 7 pm. Come to ARENA at 135 W 41st Street between 6th Avenue & Broadway.

To purchase tickets in advance:

1. Go to our team page: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyctri10/TeamYahoo


2. Under “Donation to our Team” - Click the circle next to “Other Amount” and input the dollar amount you wish to donate based on how many tickets you want to purchase (ex: 2 Advance Tickets = $50.00 donation)


3. Click the Donate to Team Button


4. A Pop Up box should come up - Fill in all credit Card Info


5. Click on the “Add Comment & Edit Donation Privacy” section at the bottom of the form


6. In the Message Box include the number of tickets you would like to purchase, and the first and last name of each person you are purchasing a ticket for.


7. Click the Donate Now Button to complete your purchase.

For those who can't make the event but would like to make a donation anyway, please click here: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyctri10/cdavisshj8

Welcome!

Welcome to my Team in Training 2010 NYC Triathalon blog! Be patient with me as I'm new to just about everything involved in this process: the blogs, the pool, biking multiple times a week and running in all kinds of weather conditions. I'm just 1 month into my training and I feel like I've already learned so much! This has been an unbelievable, eye-opening experience and it's just the beginning!


I used to think I could really swim! Then, I tried laps in the pool and remembered why I hated YMCA swim lessons as a kid; I drink way too much pool water! Chlorine's good for you though, right? Maybe?


The running's been going ok except when it's rainy and in the 30's. The good news, is as you get more tired in the run, you start to care less about the puddles in your way. The other good news is when it's rainy, you don't have to do core exercises outside. :) Hee hee.


Single-leg squats actually make me really sore. Boy, do I miss the good, ol' in shape personal training days! If any of my trainer friends are reading this, give me a shout! I could use a good workout!


I've already ran in 30 degree rainy weather, encountered my first injury including surgery, and considered shaving my head so it would fit better in my swim cap. I can't wait to see what April brings!


Thanks so much for visiting my TNT Blog! This is an amazing event. I'm very excited to be part of it. Check back here often for updates on how I'm doing and to look for some fun stories.


For now, please visit my Team in Training page to learn how you can help sponsor me and support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.